House Party Explicit Content Universal Installer

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The "House Party Explicit Content Universal Installer" is a mod that adds adult features to any version of the game House Party. It includes longer, uncut, and explicit cutscenes, as well as sandbox-style interactions. This DLC is meant for players who want more mature content in the game and is not officially associated with the game's platforms. Please note that this mod does not register the DLC on any other platform and may need to be re-applied after updating the game. This patch will continue to be updated as new versions of House Party are released.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,931 reviews

story235 positive mentions

music19 negative mentions

story
870 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
69%
4%
The story in "House Party" is a mix of humor, adult themes, and branching narratives, offering players a variety of character-driven quests that can lead to different outcomes based on their choices. While many players appreciate the comedic elements and the depth of character backstories, some criticize the convoluted quest mechanics and the potential for getting locked out of storylines due to specific decisions. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining, with a strong emphasis on replayability through its multiple story paths and user-generated content.
- “Through this complex interplay of desire, choice, and consequence, 'House Party' becomes a rich tapestry of human experience, illuminating the timeless quest for meaning and connection amidst the chaos of contemporary life, placing it truly within the category of one of the 'games of all time'.”
- “From heartfelt moments to side-splitting comedy, House Party offers a storytelling experience like no other.”
- “The game has a surprisingly complex and well thought out story which really takes a lot of iterations to see through, and on top of that it has additional 'date' playable epilogues which are also great.”
- “The story is dull and the characters are uninteresting.”
- “The progress of the game story, which consists of one-way communication with these player-specific characters, disappointed me a little bit.”
- “The story just does not flow well in my opinion and forces you down certain paths.”
humor
523 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
2%
The humor in "House Party" is widely praised for its irreverent, silly, and often crude nature, drawing comparisons to classic teen comedies and raunchy humor. Players appreciate the sharp dialogue, quirky character interactions, and the game's self-aware tone, which contribute to a consistently entertaining experience filled with laugh-out-loud moments. While some find the humor juvenile or offensive, many agree that it adds a unique charm to the gameplay, making it a memorable and engaging title for those with a taste for adult comedy.
- “The game's writing is sharp and witty, filled with clever dialogue, pop culture references, and innuendo-laden humor.”
- “It's like being the star of your own interactive comedy, where the punchlines are as unpredictable as they are hilarious.”
- “The characters, dialogue options, and activities are hilarious, plus either sexy or crazy (or both in many cases), thus the gameplay and achievement hunting is a lot of fun in this one.”
- “It is so painfully unfunny, so utterly stupid, so hopelessly juvenile, and so utterly obtuse that punching myself in the genitals for 72 minutes would have been a better use of my time.”
- “Overall, I found this game very boring, unfunny, and monotonous.”
- “The game is unfunny, badly scripted and written, and isn't even worthy of comparing itself with a LucasArts' end credits scene.”
graphics
223 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
53%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant art style and character models as impressive for an indie title, while others criticize them as outdated or mediocre, particularly in terms of animations and optimization. Many users note that despite some graphical shortcomings, the game runs smoothly and has improved significantly since its early access phase. Overall, while the visuals may not meet the highest standards, they are generally considered decent and contribute positively to the game's immersive experience.
- “The graphics are magnificent and the game runs smooth like a baby's bottom.”
- “The graphics are really good, the base plot is pretty well made.”
- “The graphics are impressive, the sound design is spot on, and the well-written dialogue and voice acting will make you feel like you're really at the party.”
- “The game's biggest flaw is that the graphics are outdated or rather mediocre, especially the character models.”
- “The graphics were pretty bad or dated.”
- “The graphics are pretty shonky, animations are pretty lacklustre.”
gameplay
185 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
70%
5%
The gameplay of this game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the fighting mechanics as broken and the overall experience as slow and tedious. While some appreciate the open-ended nature and humorous interactions, others find the mechanics overly complicated and riddled with bugs, detracting from enjoyment. Despite its adult themes and potential for replayability, many feel that the gameplay lacks polish and depth, leading to frustration rather than fun.
- “With its open-ended gameplay, memorable characters, and branching narrative paths, it invites players to explore, experiment, and immerse themselves in a world of social hijinks and absurdity.”
- “The gameplay is entertaining, varied, and innovative.”
- “Awesome game, great gameplay and story.”
- “The fighting mechanics in this game are dumb and borderline broken.”
- “Unfortunately, the overall gameplay and quest design is very weak.”
- “The game is clunky, doesn't look good, interactions are dull and unoriginal, and the overall progression mechanics are as bad as they can get; it's a chore.”
music
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
72%
20%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to its repetitive nature, with many players expressing frustration over the same song looping continuously. While some appreciate the catchy tune, the lack of variety and the inability to customize the soundtrack have led to suggestions for improvements, such as adding more tracks or allowing players to use their own music. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the gaming experience.
- “Best soundtrack.”
- “The music is boppin.”
- “Top that off with some pretty damn good voice acting, constant additions and updates, fun and silly (and repetitive!) quests and storylines, and a soundtrack that will be burned into your head 5 minutes in, and you've got a fun, dumb, sexy little package here.”
- “The only thing that sucks is the music.”
- “This game only has one song that loops constantly, which I'm pretty sure is some royalty-free song because it doesn't match the setting of a party.”
- “The music is so repetitive that it makes me want to put a drill to my temple.”
stability
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players find the humor in these issues, many express frustration over the lack of fixes and the need for frequent saving to avoid losing progress. Overall, the game is seen as a fun concept marred by its unstable performance, making it difficult to recommend without reservations.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck as well.”
- “Recently started trying it out again, and it now runs great!”
- “I haven't played it in the past, but it seems a lot more polished than it has been and runs great.”
- “This game is constantly a buggy mess.”
- “Unfortunately, the base game is still buggy in certain situations nearly a year after release which makes you have to replay a whole bunch of the story unless you are regularly saving (autosave doesn't happen often enough for this to be viable).”
- “The whole game is cool, but the glitches that prevent me from continuing past certain points with certain girls is really not ok.”
replayability
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
57%
4%
The game boasts high replayability due to its modded scenarios, branching storylines, and numerous side quests, allowing players to explore different paths and outcomes in multiple playthroughs. While many users appreciate the engaging content and humor that encourage repeated play, some find the necessity to redo certain branches tedious. Overall, the combination of player choice, exploration, and ongoing updates contributes to its strong replay value.
- “The modded scenarios are really what make this game a gem as it makes the game far more replayable.”
- “Plus the side stories and custom stories, and all the diverging paths to take in the main story, leads to so many hours worth of replayability.”
- “With its unique blend of player choice, comedic genius, and endless replayability, it's a must-play for anyone who loves a good time.”
- “The game has a lot of replayability, but after a while, all I have come back for is earning each achievement.”
- “It does offer a high degree of replayability, but most of the characters are completely forgettable, the combat system is awful, and quests are usually ridiculous or boring.”
- “This game has absolutely no replay value at all.”
optimization
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
46%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, frequent bugs, and instability across various systems. While some updates have aimed to improve optimization, many users still experience issues such as stuttering, crashes, and low frame rates, particularly on higher-end hardware. Despite occasional praise for specific features, the consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization work before it can be recommended.
- “Glad that it's optimized for one-handed gameplay, perfect for one-handed players such as myself.”
- “They have updated several times with new content and made many optimizations too.”
- “It runs very smooth and is optimized very well.”
- “Game is still poorly optimized and used to run, doesn't anymore and the devs are useless to help; it's the same answer every time and still nothing changes. Game crashes after selecting new game every time.”
- “Good game concept, poor execution, trash optimization, very glitchy game.”
- “The optimization went pretty bad after that update; load while in-game causes an infinite waiting screen for me right now.”
grinding
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
9%
89%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, often requiring players to invest excessive time to achieve goals or complete multiple playthroughs for achievements. Many reviewers found the gameplay loop to be laborious and lacking in engaging content, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciated the character interactions and humor, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding elements make the game feel more like a chore than a fun experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The entire process is quite tedious if you're playing the normal story mode because you need to memorize all the steps and tick the box one by one before you even get to the action.”
- “Honestly, as much as I want to say about this game, it really just comes down to it being really tedious.”
- “Game feels bare bones and the fetch quests leading up to 'said rewards' are annoying and tedious.”
emotional
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of "House Party" is a mixed bag, with players experiencing a range of feelings from heartfelt moments and wholesome interactions to moments of sadness and loneliness. While the game prioritizes comedy and raunchy fun, some storylines, particularly those involving deeper connections, resonate emotionally, leading to unexpected reflections on relationships. Overall, it offers a unique blend of humor and emotional depth, though many players note that the characters often feel more like objects than fully developed individuals.
- “Then I completed the route with Amy, and it was actually surprisingly incredibly wholesome and intimate. Instead of feeling better, I actually ended up feeling even more sad and lonely than before and cried a little because of never having that.”
- “It's hard to choose a favorite amongst so many great games in my Steam library, but 'House Party' is one of the best, most emotionally powerful games ever written about self-preservation and dignity.”
- “This game was an emotional roller-coaster which took me through the deepest valleys and highest mountain peaks.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
7%
79%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for being overly reliant on sexualized advertising and celebrity endorsements, which many players feel is a desperate attempt to attract attention. While some appreciate the absence of microtransactions in the single-player experience, others view the overall approach as a disappointing cash grab, especially given the game's ongoing bugs and lack of substantial content updates. Overall, players express frustration with the developers' focus on profit over quality and player experience.
- “However, that is also partially because the devs still label the game as early access and consistently add free content, which is pretty incredible if you think about how many companies bombard you with microtransactions and/or expensive DLC these days.”
- “Single-player, no microtransactions, better than several AAA games.”
- “It seems like too little, too late, and more leaning on YouTube 'influencers' for advertising, but they're not really the right influencers for the right target market of players.”
- “It was fun and sexy before despite how buggy it could get, now it's a disappointing cash grab that doesn't even work and I have good Wi-Fi.”
- “Again can't even play now due to an infinite loop in the main menu, do not waste money; it has turned into a greedy cash grab even for those who already have it.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as captivating, enhanced by strong graphics and animations, though some users feel it lacks a party-like vibe and humor. While improvements have been noted, opinions vary, with some finding the atmosphere lacking depth despite the variety of characters. Overall, it seems to evoke mixed feelings among players.
- “The company keeps coming up with improvements on everything, from the stories to the graphics to the general atmosphere.”
- “I don't mind there not being a storyline for 20 different characters, but just the fact that there are 20 different characters really boosts the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is meh too; I never had the feeling it was really a party.”
- “Missing humor and atmosphere.”
- “The overall atmosphere is captivating.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
Character development in the game is highly praised, with users noting the lifelike NPCs and elaborate storylines that feature numerous plot twists. The character design is also highlighted as a strong point, contributing to the overall entertainment and humor of the game.
- “NPCs are lifelike, and the character development is great.”
- “As a game, it is entertaining and fun, with great humor and character design.”
- “Has an elaborate storyline filled with many plot twists and amazing character development.”